India's home internet market to reach $16.5 billion
India's fixed communication market (think home broadband and wireless internet) is set to jump from $12.8 billion in 2024 to $16.5 billion by 2029, says a new GlobalData report.
The main drivers? More people want faster internet, and the government is boosting fiber networks across the country.
Fiber optics will power most connections
By 2029, fiber optic lines are expected to power 94% of all broadband connections—so laggy downloads might finally be a thing of the past.
Companies like Jio and Airtel are pouring money into Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) and 5G Fixed Wireless Access, with Jio already seeing over six million FWA users as of April 2025.
Landline voice calls expected to decline
While broadband revenue will keep rising thanks to unlimited data plans and streaming, old-school landline voice calls are fading out—expected to drop by about 1.7%.
More people are switching to mobile apps for chatting, showing just how quickly India's digital habits are changing.